Zachary-Jacques Gray Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

At VLC, I passionately pursue delivering value and forwarding innovation through my strong expertise in economics, data analytics, and strategic modelling. My role encompasses the application of specialised skills at the intersection of software and model development, economic theories, and econometric and statistical analyses. Through my work, I strive to solve complex problems and drive impactful results.𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴• Strategic transport model development and adaptation of a high speed rail corridor to support the development of a final business case for the east coast High Speed Rail network.• Developed a software suite using Python, GIS, batch files, and custom macros to construct a nation-wide consolidated transport model network and demand computational modules.• Created economics module to extract economic line items from high-speed rail east coast demand model using Python and EMME libraries, consolidating all results into a comprehensive dashboard.𝗚𝗣𝗦 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆• Constructed neural network model using PyTorch Lightning incorporating a multilayer perceptron architecture to classify reliable GPS data from a range of inputs including GPS device data, survey data, and satellite imagery.• Development of logistic regression model to predict reliability of GPS data with missing attributes.• Co-presented findings and analytical insights from data investigations to stakeholders.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Designed and implemented hybrid rocket motor simulation and modelling suite.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Developed and deployed software using React and Node.js frameworks, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Swift and Google Firebase Cloud.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Optimised oxidiser injector geometry of a hybrid rocket motor. • Executed MATLAB algorithms to analyse high velocity flow data recorded via high-speed cameras utilising image and signal processing, clustering, and edge detection techniques.• Performed FFT, Welch and power spectral density analyses to quantitatively optimise designs resulting in 30% performance increase.• Established and led a dynamic team of 4 to create digital media content for the team and adjunctly for Monash University Engineering.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Researched and analysed potential partnership opportunities with venture capital funds and digital media agencies of which over 15 were later partnered within UK and CEE region.• Supported system of matching clients and partners based on their profiles and investment focus. • Undertaken recruitment research for the CEO in sourcing potential product managers.

Master Of Economics, Financial Economics And Econometrics

Activities and Societies: USYD Rocketry

Bachelor Of Aerospace Engineering (Honours) And Bachelor Of Science, Sir John Monash Scholar

Activities and Societies: Monash High Powered Rocketry Sir John Monash Scholars' Program Monash Engineering Leadership Program Monash.

French | Français, A2-B1

International Exchange, Physics And Chemistry

Dux Of College And Vice Captain, 99.90 Atar - Top 0.1% Nationwide

Prefect Committee; Pacific District Netball Team; Soccer, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball and Cross Country Teams